Plant Prophets

The Open Dør with CEO and Co-Founder Kathryn Blackwell today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. The Open Dør mission is to elevate the cannabis retail experience with a turnkey franchising solution for dispensary license holders. The Open Dør removes the complexity of cannabis and provides patients with the cannabis they need. Kathryn Blackwell is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Open Dør, a national cannabis retail franchise headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. With over three decades of experience in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector, Kathryn has built a successful reputation for elevating brands through effective e-commerce development, product innovation, and strategic communications.

How to Succeed in the Cannabis Industry is a top-selling workbook for professionals, contractors, and entrepreneurs looking to transition their skills into the legal cannabis industry. This book provides a step-by-step explanation of current opportunities in the industry whether you want to build a side hustle or launch an empire. Dasheeda Dawson is The WeedHead(TM)​ - a global cannabis advocate, award-winning executive strategist, and author. An industry thought leader featured across multiple outlets, including a historic Times Square billboard campaign, Entrepreneur.com, Huffington Post, Black Enterprise, and Essence Festival, Dasheeda is a corporate crossover pioneer spearheading the "rebranding" of cannabis as medicine for mainstream consumer market adoption.

Pilgrim Soul with CEO and Founder Shawn Gold today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Pilgrim Soul is a mission-driven cannabis brand focused on optimizing human creative performance to gain a competitive edge in business and life. Until recently, Shawn was CMO of Lowell Herb Co., one of the fastest-growing, most talked about cannabis companies in North America. He has been an advisor to other leading cannabis brands including MedMen and Charlottes Web. Previous to Lowell, he was CMO at TechStyle Fashion Group which launched the subscription fashion category with Fabletics, JustFab, ShoeDazzle, FabKids, and Rihanna’s SavageXFenty. Before TechStyle he was head of entertainment brand partnerships at Wattpad.com, the world’s largest storytelling platform and one of the fastest-growing mobile content sites in the world. Before Wattpad, he oversaw sales, marketing, and content development as CMO of Inside Studios, a video and mobile app company creating shows with over 1 billion views on YouTube and MSN.

All Def Cannabis with Cedric J. Rogers, Co-founder + CEO of Culture Genesis, and Will Pharaoh, Chief Creative Director at All Def Cannabis. All Def Cannabis is the Hub for Cannabis entertainment. From lifestyle to comedy All Def Cannabis looks to become a staple in the cannabis community and cultivate a culture unlike any other. Cedric is Co-Founder and CEO of Culture Genesis Inc, a media-tech company in Los Angeles, CA remixing digital technology for authentic urban culture and entertainment. Culture Genesis owns and operates All Def Digital and is now the largest Black-owned digital media publisher. TriviaMob is the first live game show for the culture that feels like 106 & Park meets Jeopardy. Previously, he co-founded Looklive with Paul Q. Judge and Greg Selkoe. Look live in the app to discover and buy men’s fashion based on the world’s top influencers. Look live completed the Summer 2016 batch of the prestigious Y Combinator program. Cedric was named one of 25 Black Founders Making Moves in Tech by Huffington Post.

CarryOn Wellness With Christopher Petersen today on Plant Prophets only on Cannabis Radio. As CBD continues to spark more public interest, the industry is beginning to expand, such as the creation of CBD drinks and food. This episode’s guest is Chris Petersen, the managing director of CarryOn Wellness, who shares the story of his startup company located in Denver, Colorado. CarryOn Wellness specializes in CBD drinks and food of different flavors and types, all of which offer unique benefits. Tune in to hear Chris speak about how to stand out among the growing industry and the benefits of adding CBD drinks into one’s daily routine.

Bloom Farms with Sally Nichols today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Sally Nichols started as an investor in California cannabis company Bloom Farms and ended up as the company President of distribution. Her classic Ralph Lauren look draws the inevitable comparison to Mary Louise Parker from the television show Weeds, but unlike the character, Nichols is a strictly legal business. The Nichols, the family behind K-Swiss, sold the company in 2012. Sally and her husband then moved to New York from California and made numerous investments in cannabis. Nichols believes that brands win. She describes Bloom cannabis as a clean, fresh product. She compared Bloom Farms to the soft drink Coca-Cola, which started as medicine and ended up becoming one of the most popular beverages in the world. Bloom sources its cannabis from sustainable California farms for its vape, pre-rolled flower products, and oil pods for PAX vape products. The company supports local small farms and uses that as the source for its single origins line of products.

Willow Industries with founder Jill Ellsworth today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. It begins in early 2015, with an unexpected phone call. It was Jill's old friend, a first-time grower, and he had a problem: Colorado had new cannabis testing laws, and his first harvest was now subject to testing. By the time the call ended, two things were obvious: cannabis contamination—by mold or other means—was an industry-wide problem, and there were no solutions on the market. But a solution did seem possible, so I agreed to help. Over the next few months, our garage became an R&D lab. And They've tried everything. Willow started with high-pressure pasteurization, but that destroyed the flower. Then they moved to UV light, but it wasn’t powerful enough and—worse—they saw terpene loss. Finally, after multiple rounds of testing, they arrived at the ozone. This time, Willow saw great results. Ozone killed the microbial without altering the flower—our perfect solution! Four months later, they delivered the first operational WillowPure system to their first customer, and it was off to the races.

CannaCurious Magazine with Brand and Marketing Strategist Tekisha Harvey today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Tekisha is a highly versatile marketing professional with 15+ years of brand management, strategic marketing planning, and market expansion experience. I am a uniquely talented marketer with a notable blend of food, luxury apparel, and retail brand exposure. Through my work at Fortune 500 companies Macy’s, Coach, Ralph Lauren, and Conagra Brands, I have honed my ability to maximize sales profitability, build client relationships, and engage key decision-makers. I am an influential thought leader known to spark idea generation, encourage “big picture” thinking, and recharge brand ingenuity. CannaCurious Magazine is a women’s platform created to showcase the many ways cannabis can enhance a woman’s lifestyle. At CannaCurious, they normalize the cannabis lifestyle for women through fact-based information, relatable personal stories, and verified products. Our goal is to enlighten women about the variety of ways cannabis can enhance all areas of their lives – from sex to beauty, nutrition, health & wellness, and more. They aim to be a trusted source of enlightenment for the woman who is curious about how this plant, in its many forms, can improve her life.

Box co-founder Sam Ghods joins us today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Sam Ghods is the CEO of Connected Cannabis. He is a former co-founder and the Systems Architect at "Box", where he is responsible for backend architecture. Prior to joining Box, he was a developer at essembly.com, now part of Project Agape. Before essembly.com, Sam was the lead developer at zexsports.com, where he was responsible for the development, server management, and architecture. He studied Computer Engineering and Computer Science at USC before joining Box in 2006. "Box" is the Cloud Content Management company that empowers enterprises to revolutionize how they work by securely connecting their people, information, and applications. Founded in 2005, Box powers more than 87,000 businesses globally, including AstraZeneca, General Electric, P&G, and The GAP. Box is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Humboldt Social Club with Jon O’Connor (Co-Founder, Humboldt Social) & Guy Rocourt (Board Member at Humboldt Social Club and Chief Product Officer at Papa and Barkley) today on Plant Prophets only on Cannabis Radio. Humboldt Social is a Hospitality and consumer products company that Holds and licenses brand IP. Humboldt Social creates unique lodging, dining, and event spaces that welcome visitors like family. We curate authentic, integrated travel experiences that reflect the richness of our region. We are passionate about introducing our guests to Humboldt’s most unique resources- our redwoods, beaches, cannabis farms, and creative community. Guy Rocourt is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer for Papa & Barkley, a leading California cannabis wellness company. At P&B Guy is responsible for optimizing production practices, ensuring the company complies with rigorous testing and lab standards, and developing the product roadmap as the brand continues to expand into different areas of the cannabis marketplace.